About the Cause
Dubai Cares’ programs are designed to reduce, if not remove, the greatest obstacles that prevent children and young people in developing countries from attaining quality education. With each intervention, Dubai Cares evaluates the need for assistance across two key areas:
Access to Education which allows Dubai Cares to improve children’s health and learning environment, increase education enrollment and attainment, increase access to education, reduce absenteeism, increase gender parity and increase promotion rates.
Quality of Education which enables early learning, enhances educational attainment and school progression, improves literacy and numeracy skills among children, enables teachers to access teacher training resulting in better learning outcomes, reduce dropout rates and increase primary school attainment.
Dubai Cares is a long-term advocate of safeguarding children and young people’s right to education and is currently playing a global advocacy role in spreading the knowledge about the importance of providing education to the unprivileged children.
We also champion education through research - There is an overwhelming lack of evidence as to what works to promote children’s learning in crisis-affected contexts. Research plays a pivotal role in tackling this issue.
My Story
At GEMS FirstPoint School, we believe in the power of education to transform lives and create a brighter future for every child. That’s why we are proud to support the Dubai Cares Students for Students campaign, raising funds to provide vital educational resources to students who are less fortunate. The initiative includes a commitment to buy and pack 500 school bags for students who come from low-income families within the UAE. Each bag costs AED 80, so the commitment is equal to AED 40,000 for 500 bags. When the funds are raised, our students will participate in a full day of volunteering in school supporting Dubai Cares in building the school bags as a FPS Family. Our school community—students, parents, and staff—have come together with passion and determination to make a meaningful impact. All members of the community are working together to plan and host events to raise as much money as possible for this incredible cause. Through this initiative, our students are learning the importance of empathy, teamwork, and global responsibility. They are inspired to create positive change and are proud to know that their efforts will help children around the world gain access to the education they deserve. At GEMS FirstPoint, we are more than just a school; we are a family united by a shared goal to make a difference. Together, we are building a legacy of compassion and generosity, one step closer to ensuring every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and thrive.
A big thanks to our supporters
Farrah Sheridan
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